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United States
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I'm going to be looking for some old US coins at a show on Friday. I would like a few cool looking ones in the VF20 and $5-$15 price range. Anyone know of some specific year/types that are valued low enough to meet those requirements? Example: I just found out the first year(1883) "no cents" liberty head nickel's AU50 runs for the same value as VG8 in the ones from the same decade. In that instance I would snag a VF20-EF40 for only $10 price range and be happy to have a solid "mid range" for me. I know most on the forum say save for high grade, but this is what I'm hunting for right now with only about a $40 budget and being a variety guy. I prefer moderate looking quantity over a single high quality...Sorry to offend  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well the reason the nickels are priced differently has to do with the condition but also the relative rarity compared to each other.
Heck a 1960 quarter and a 1969 quarter are in the same decade but quite different themselves.
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I want some decent looking types on a shoestring budget. There have to be some respectable pieces I can enjoy looking at that won't break the bank. A more rare year doesn't do much for me right now, I just want to look at it and say that's an interesting coin I have here.
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Initially I thought you were asking of some examples of undervalued coins in general. I was going to mention the 1923 S cent, relatively low mintage and really scare in high grades.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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The war time Jefferson nickels are undervalued in my opinion. especially now with silver so low. you can buy AU to MS within your budget. In my opinion they will always be popular. |
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United States
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 with T-BOP and will go further to include the entire Jefferson nickel range. I've just about completed my collection of JNs in true uncirculated condition. It's affordable and interesting and you can even work toward full steps pieces (or not). |
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The 1931 D is one of, if not the, most undervalued coins in the LWC series. Only 4 million minted, but it's over shadowed by the 1931 S. Edited by ChildOfTheWheat
07/29/2015 10:28 am
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United States
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So we have uncirculated Jeffersons and some early specific LWCs so far. I like the ideas, any more suggestions? I had some LWCs on my list already, but hadn't thought about Jeffersons...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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With a little bit of patience and research I've picked up some nice Large Cents in the low VF range for around $15.
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United States
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Oh yes, large cents are cool! I should be able to get a decent IHC too no? I was also thinking an 1853 seated quarter(no rays) and an 1895 barber half may be in reach? |
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United States
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What's your minimum grade? Barber coins wear gracefully and are available in G-VG condition for a pittance over melt. Likewise, you can get decent 2 and 3 cent coins in your price range. |
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Are you stuck on limiting to US coins? Consider non-US coins in decent condition and low-ish mintage that meet the condition, pricing, and "cool-looking" criteria. Canadian, British, Australian coins might be worth considering. Might even be able to get "hidden" varieties from dealer foreign junk buckets. I think the reverse of British Half Cents is "cool-looking" from 1937 through 1967--the Golden Hind. There are several varieties, at least for the reverse in years 1953-1963. (I know, this is a US coins forum, but I'm just sayin' . . . ) Edited by Garoyn
07/29/2015 2:57 pm
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Junk bins are a lot of fun for the collector looking for the best price-to-cool factor ratio. A member on another forum mentioned finding foreign coins on the "3 to 5 known" order of rarity in a LCS junk bin for 50 cents. On occasion, it's possible to nab some cool 1850-1918 era coins for less than a buck each. |
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United States
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I didn't mention world coins because of the forum, but they are also in the list. Where is foreign rarity scale tie talking about? Sounds useful.
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Try LWH dollars from the 1940's. They are big beautiful silver coins and have about $12 of silver in them I think.
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United States
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Not so sure how much luck you may have looking for a no arrows or rays quarter. Definitely won't be in the $15 range. With rays would be a much more successful search with a smaller budget.
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